A revisit to Caine's Arcade

After reading Ch. 2, "Beyond Imagining" re-watch Caine's Arcade, which is embedded below.




Then do the following TWO things.

1. After watching it draw five connections between what Robinson states in the chapter and what happens to Caine. Use specific quotes from the chapter to tie to specific scenes or statements from Caine's Arcade. If you want you can also reference this, Caine's Arcade: Part 2. (I have left examples for what I'm looking for in terms of connections).

2. Leave feedback to at least the responses from three of your classmates or mine.

Assignment for Second Reading of The Dip (25-55)

As you read The Dip, pages 25-55, take notes on the key ideas and any connections you make to the content.

THEN (and here is what you will submit for a grade), devise a "Sketchnote" of your notes on pages 25-55.  See an example of how to do 'skethnotes" below.  Also see my example.

My example - 

If you don't want to do a "sketchnote," you can do a 'non-linguistic' representation of the chapter.  This may include a Lego structure/creation, an abstract drawing or painting, an infographic featuring images related to the reading.

College Comp - Block 1 - Final discussion of The Element

Below is the most famous TED Talk of all time.  It just so happens to feature Ken Robinson, the author of our book.

For part of the final discussion grade, watch the video (we will also watch it during class) and then make THREE connections between his talk and his key ideas in The Element.

Tip - Make sure you put your three connections in three separate comment boxes that way students can respond to each of them.  Thanks

Then leave TWO responses to the connections of your classmates.  This will be worth a total of 50 points.  I left a connection as an example of what will earn full credit.

  

Block 3 - Final Discussion Assignment for The Element

Below is the most famous TED Talk of all time.  It just so happens to feature Ken Robinson, the author of our book.

For part of the final discussion grade, watch the video (we will also watch it during class) and then make THREE connections between his talk and his key ideas in The Element.

Tip - Make sure you put your three connections in three separate comment boxes that way students can respond to each of them.  Thanks

Then leave TWO responses to the connections of your classmates.  This will be worth a total of 50 points.  I left a connection as an example of what will earn full credit.

  

Discussion Starter for "Young Goodman Brown"

Brown sure could have used this in the story, couldn't he?

After reading the story, go here and look at the themes I listed. For one theme, leave two examples of the theme shown through plot, character, setting, or symbolism.


Finally, later today or tonight, choose one of the options below (either from Reflecting and Relating or Evaluating) to write a short paragraph on in the comments section of the blog.  Then please leave feedback to two paragraphs from your peers.  We will use this to develop a discussion later this week.

Reflecting and Relating

So, the big idea is . . .

A conclusion I’m drawing is . . .

This is relevant to my life because . . .

Evaluating

I like/don’t like                         because . . .

This could be more effective if . . .

The most important message is . . . 

Wednesday's Assignment

Don't forget to finish watching Simon Sinek's TED Talk.





Then go to the Padlet below and post two connections between Sinek's talk and The Dip.  Remember, no stealing from anyone else.  No paraphrasing their thoughts.  Make a new connection no one else thought of.  Be original.  Or click here to go to the actual site.

Created with Padlet

Then begin your rough draft on the final paper for The Dip. I shared this assignment with you on Drive.  I'll embed below the Storify document that you can pursue for possible sources.  Remember, you can use any other sources we've previously read in class for this paper.  Likewise, if you do some original research and find other sources, you may use them as well.

Turkey Break Assignment

Watch this video and complete the assignment.  I promise you it's worth your time.  I cannot wait to see what you guys think!!!

So in summary, there will be three things for you to do with this TED Ed video.

First, watch the video and answer the "Think" questions.  You can actually answer the questions as you watch the video if you want.

Second, read the two articles under the "Dig Deeper" category and choose one of the prompts to write a one page response on for Monday.

Finally, watch the short video under the ". . . And Finally" category.  Then choose two of the questions to respond to in the comments section of this blog post.

Thanks!